Mariya Graestone

I am essentially a Relationship Developer.

It's all about relationships, y'all! Life, love, business...

Every day, we are in relationship with friends and family, romantic partners, customers and prospects, colleagues, the SELF, food and shelter, ecosystems, technology, time, etc.

When you get down to it, the quality of our lives really has everything to do with the quality of our relationships.

And whatever I'm doing, it usually boils down to relationship development.

My mission is empowering compassion, and my passion is supporting women in breaking their cycles of difficult relationships, developing healthy boundaries, and nurturing self-love.

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HISTORICAL HIGHLIGHTS:

Began aiding a SaaS company's B2B clients with garnering advisory support, 2021-ongoing.

Co-founded a medical data nonprofit, 2019-ongoing.

Self-published my first two books on Amazon, 2018; added a third in 2024.

Worked on a marketing team with its B2B customers, 2017-19.

Became a life coach, 2015- ongoing.

Moved to Austin, TX, 2013.

Founded a dog walking and training business, 2012 (sold, 2013).

Worked with dogs, studied animal behavior, and trained humans on their canines, 2006-15.

Traveled a bit, 2004-06.

Earned a BS from Central Washington University in Business Administration - Magna Cum Laude, 2004.

Studied and worked as a Travel Agent, 99-01, 07-08.

Busted some moves on the Shorecrest Dance Team, 1994-1998; co-captain '96-98.

Born, Seattle, WA, 1980.